Both of my babies were induced. First one, I was coerced into it, second one was a medical emergency. If I had to go back and do-over the first delivery, I would NOT be induced. I can't tell you how much I regret this. It wasn't a horrible delivery, but it was also very long and I was very lucky that it didn't turn into a c-section. Bottom line, babies come when they're ready. Due dates are only approximations. I know it's hard to wait, and no doubt about it, the last month of pregnancy SUCKS. But induction also sucks, and statistically it tends to lead to more interventions and more problems than if you just let it happen naturally.

Yes. Yes it would. Keep in mind that due dates can be off by two weeks or more. So If today is the 6th, you're still over 2 weeks from your due date. And if your due date is off, then technically, your baby could be a month premature if you were induced now.